Another quirky timepiece influenced by the past, this time the Vestal Shortwave Jr watch.
On the face of it, the watch has looks reminiscent of the 1970s, but in actual fact, the Shortwave Jr is influenced by radios from the 1950s and 1960s. Features of this waterproof watch include a choice of colour scheme, stainless steel case and a grain leather strap.
You can pick one up online for $126 (around £65).
This Alterna Eco-Drive watch from Japanese watchmakers Citizen hides a couple of secrets under its 70s-style exterior – it is solar-powered and radio-controlled.
Yes, no traditional batteries required, power is from both sunlight and artificial light, absorbed through the crystal and dial, then converted to electrical energy via its solar cell. And you don’t have to worry about setting the time either – it is automatically set via radio reception, so you know it is always correct to the second.
Other features include water resistance to 100m, date calendar and that retro design, which is available in black or brown. Available from Audiocubes now, priced at $299 (around £150).
Another example of good design being timeless – the Angelo Mangiarotti Maritime Secticon watch.
Made in Switzerland by Pierre Junod and authorised by Angelo Mangiarotti, the watch was first introduced in 1956, with the simple design now augmented by scratchproof sapphire crystal, a stainless steel case and back and a leather strap with the Pierre Junod name embedded on the back.
Available in black or white, the watch retails online for $450, which is around £225.
Find out more at the Nova 68 website
It’s been some time since we featured the retro-styled Stamps watches, but we just have to feature this Stamps Disco watch.
The watch kit comes with two different watchcases for you to choose from – a disco ball face in white and a DJ turntable in black and grey, both of which can be attached to the included leather strap.
Not sure about UK price – probably around the £40 mark. But if you’re in the US, you can pick one up from Urban Outfitters for $55.
Find out more at the Stamps Watches website
Not the first time we have featured a Nixon watch on these pages, but we really love the vintage-style looks of The Score watch.
Much of that is probably down to it being gold rather than silver (colour that is – it’s actually made of stainless steel), not to mention the scrolling counter and general chunky nature of the watch.
Available online, it retails for £70.
Find out more at the Nixon website
And thanks to Karen for the tip off!
Looking for an original vintage watch? Well, if the 70s is your thing and you’re a fan of classic gaming, the Commodore LED Watch could be your thing.
It’s available from the Retro World site as newly-discovered old stock, so in mint condition and boxed. For your money, you get a chunky steel bracelet with red screen and bright red LED display, which appears when you press the button on the side. And of course, that classic Commodore logo.
If you want one, get in there quick as they’ll not be around forever. The watch is priced at £170.
